to the point

phrase

Synonyms of to the pointnext
: relevant, pertinent
a suggestion that was to the point

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Cuts to public agencies have coincided with outbreaks of infectious and foodborne diseases, to the point that the administration is trying to manipulate numbers to hide measles deaths. — Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026 Cut Itoh peonies to the point where the green stems become woody. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 Especially since Walker is shifting the dynamics — perhaps soon to the point where his presence will open up the pass game in ways the Chiefs could only dream of in the last few seasons. — Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026 Snyder litters his film with blunt butterfly symbolism to the point where someone could make a drinking game out of their recurring appearances that would end in alcohol poisoning. — Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to the point

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“To the point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20point. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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